The Impossible and the Doable: Ending white supremacy is seen as impossible; it has been part of American culture since before America’s founding. The doable is helping neighbors in need. The social justice team will be addressing both in 2023. We want your ideas and suggestions which you can provide by attending the October Social … Continue reading Social Justice Committee Report October 2022
Make your own icon in a three-session class led by Faith Rockenstein on Sundays right after the fellowship hour on November 20 (discussion and design), December 11 and December 18 (workdays), from 12:30 to 3 pm. This class is for all levels ages 18 and older. Pay $15 for materials at the door on November … Continue reading Icon Making Class Begins November 20
Longtime member Jo Bateman was recognized as a Mighty Oak of UUCS on September 25, 2022. The presentation was made during the time for all ages as Rev Rick told Jo’s story of her continued service and dedication to our congregation. The presentation concluded with the children each presenting Jo with a red or yellow … Continue reading Jo Bateman Receives Mighty Oak Award
See the table in the Fellowship Hall: leave some cleaned fresh fruits and veggies from your garden or take some fruits/veggies.For our first two veggie exchanges, folks left some tomatoes, onions, plums, and squash. All items were taken home by others at our church. I heard some very positive responses to our veggie exchange, so … Continue reading Free Garden Produce
The Habitat and Hope Village Board appreciates all that the UUCS congregation has done for us since our organization’s birth in April 2018. It became clear a year ago that our vision of developing a transitional shelter on UUCS property would not be allowed under current zoning rules. Those who had pledged funds for A … Continue reading Habitat and Hope October Update
Name: Sara PickettPosition/s for Sunday Services: Lots of different ones, Celebrant, Homilist, VideoEngineer, Sound (still learning), Production Coordinator, Worship Team Chair.What do you most like about your position/s: They are all creative in different ways,all connect with each other and with others that help with the Sunday Service, and allallow for spiritual growth as well … Continue reading Behind the Chalice for October 2022 –Sara Pickett
Most of us have heard stories from family members of how our family got to North America and the United States. Whether your ancestors walked across the Bering Strait, were Shanghaied or came in chains, traveled in luxury across the Atlantic or barely made it out of a war-torn country, we want to honor your … Continue reading Appreciating Our Ancestors; Immigration Stories
What is Share the Plate? During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Habitat and Hope Village Habitat and Hope Village (HHV) … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for October, 2022 is Habitat and Hope
Join again the Dances of Universal Peace in the UUCS Fellowship Hall on the first Friday and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. Experience the revitalizing and healing energy of music, spiritual song and movement. This activity has four levels of participation. One can sit and enjoy the activity, sit and sing, sit … Continue reading Revitalize Yourself with Music, Song and Movement
Heads up! Just a month out till our UUCS Men’s Retreat at Molalla Retreat Lodge beginning late afternoon Oct. 14 and ending up Sunday Oct. 16 around noon. Register now by emailing Rev. Rick at revrick@uusalem.org. The cost of the retreat is $70, but partial and complete funding is available, so register even if you are … Continue reading Men’s Retreat Begins October 14 – Register Now!
